April 15, 2021 12:00 PM by Nicholas F. Benton
F.C.’s City Council reviews some of the budget requests from various departments within the City Government. (Screenshot: News-Press)
As the Falls Church City Council closes in on adopting its Fiscal Year 2022 operating budget of about $106 million in less than two weeks, it appears almost certain that property owners will enjoy a cut in their tax rate, below the current level of $1.355 per $100 of assessed valuation.
The only question is by how much, and options currently discussed are ranging from City Manager Wyatt Shields’ recommendation of a single penny reduction, to a drop to $1.33 by Council member Letty Hardi and $1.31 by Council member Ross Litkenhous. Council member Phil Duncan said at Monday’s virtual City Council meeting that he’d prefer Litkenhous’ number, but it all depends on information that is not currently available.
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Built by Spring Street Development in 2011, this home is in pristine move-in condition and offers these desirable details: built-ins in the main-level office, family room and upstairs bonus room; window treatments; a patio with extensive landscaping, playset and friendship gate; a natural gas generator and electric car charger.
The traditional living room flows into the dining room and then to the kitchen, breakfast area and family room. The office, powder room and guest closet are just off the foyer. The kitchen features warm wood cabinets, center island gas cooking and a wall oven ideal for those with a renewed or new-found interest in cooking and baking. A large pantry holds equipment and supplies while a planning desk provides space to organize daily activities. The coffered ceiling and gas fireplace in the family room are handsome details along with the gleaming wood floors throughout the main level. A mudroom off the
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Bicycle advocates point to research that concludes when bicyclists are allowed to yield at stop signs, it reduces collisions with automobiles. (Shutterstock)
VIRGINIA The Virginia House of Delegates on Tuesday passed the Bicycle Safety Act, legislation that would allow bicyclists to yield at stop signs rather than coming to a complete stop.
Sponsored by Del. Chris Hurst, a Democrat from Blacksburg, the bill passed the House in a 75-24 vote and is awaiting action in the Senate. Bicycle advocates point to research that concludes when bicyclists are allowed to yield at stop signs, it reduces collisions with automobiles.
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This beautifully updated 3 BD/4.5 BA townhome in Fenwick Court is a short walk to East Falls Church Metro, the W&OD Trail, Tuckahoe Elementary and Tuckahoe Park, plus area restaurants and shops.
The main level features a renovated table-space kitchen with a large quartz peninsula counter, breakfast bar, subway glass backsplash tiles and stainless appliances, and a large open living room/dining room with gas fireplace, elegant moldings, built-in bookshelves and cabinets, and huge windows that flood the room with light.
There are three bedrooms, all with en suite baths, including a master bedroom with a dramatic vaulted ceiling and two large walk-in closets.
December 15, 2020 at 11:45am
This regularly-scheduled sponsored Q&A column is written by Eli Tucker, Arlington-based realtor and Arlington resident. Please submit your questions to him via email for response in future columns. Enjoy!
Question: I need more living space and single-family homes are out of my budget, so I’ve been searching for townhouses in Arlington, but finding that the options are limited. Can you provide some guidance on what the townhouse market in Arlington looks like?
Answer: I spend a lot of time digging into the condo and single-family home markets but not much time on the townhouse/duplex market. Why? Because townhouses and duplexes make up such a small part of our housing inventory. According to a Missing Middle study, townhouses and duplexes make up just 5.9% of Arlington’s housing inventory (3.7% are townhouses).